Southern, Sober and Sassy

Pursuit of Recovery
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Hey Y'a'll! Southern- By Birth Sober- By God's Grace Sassy - Beautifully Bold & Energetically Cheeky 2 Sober Soul Sisters, Born and Raised in the South. WE are excited to be sharing with y'all "Real Time" Recovery with the ups, downs, and all arounds...as we talk about Relationships; Childhood; Careers; Behaviors; Boundaries and much, much more. Thank you and WE are Grateful for your ears, voice, and heart! Amy & Kristy

  1. 5d ago

    When One Recovery Program Doesn’t Work

    Hey y’all… Welcome back to 🎙️Southern Sober & Sassy We’re Amy and Kristy—2 Sober Southern women talking real life, real healing, and real recovery… with a little grace and a little Sass. Today we’re talking about something we wish more people would say out loud: What happens when one recovery program doesn’t work? And whew… that can feel scary. Maybe you tried meetings. Maybe you got a sponsor. Maybe you worked the steps. Maybe you did treatment. Maybe you gave it your all… …and still felt disconnected. That can bring shame. It can bring fear. It can make you wonder, “Is recovery just not for me?” And y’all—we want to say clearly today: No ma’am. No sir. It may not mean recovery isn’t for you. It may just mean that particular path wasn’t your fit. Because recovery isn’t cookie-cutter. Healing doesn’t look the same on every person. And thank God for that. So pull up a chair, pour the coffee or sweet tea, and let’s talk about how recovery can still work—even when your first plan didn’t. There are multiple pathways to recovery Recovery support can include: * Alcoholics Anonymous * Narcotics Anonymous * Al-Anon Family Groups * SMART Recovery * LifeRing Secular Recovery * counseling/therapy * trauma recovery * faith communities * sober coaching * recovery podcasts * outpatient treatment * family systems work * healthy accountability *She Recovers *Celebrate Recovery Research and recovery communities increasingly recognize multiple pathways—not one single model for everyone.   Keep moving—don’t isolate The dangerous place is often: “I tried and it didn’t work… so I’m done.” That’s where addiction loves to whisper. “See? Nothing helps.” But recovery says: Try again. Try differently. Stay connected. Stay teachable. Keep reaching. Don’t let one closed door convince you there isn’t another one open. There is still a path for you. And we believe with our whole hearts: There’s more than one way home. And we’re grateful you’re walking with us. Y’all keep showing up. One honest step at a time. 💚 Amy & Kristy  info@pursuitofrecovery.com

    26 min

  2. May 26

    Let’s Talk Al-Anon 💚

    Hey y’all, welcome back to Southern Sober & Sassy—where recovery meets real life with a little Southern charm and just enough sass to keep it honest. We’re so glad you’re here. Today we’re talking about something close to the heart for so many families… Al-Anon Family Groups. Because let’s be honest… loving someone with addiction can leave you worn out, worried sick, walking on eggshells, and wondering if you’re the only one trying to hold everything together. And whew… that can wear a soul out. Al-Anon reminds us of something powerful: You didn’t cause it. You can’t control it. And you can’t cure it. But—you can heal. You can find support. You can learn boundaries. You can stop carrying what was never yours to carry. And you can find peace even when someone you love is still struggling. So pull up a chair, grab your coffee—or sweet tea if that’s more your style—and join us as we talk family recovery, letting go with love, and learning how to take your own life back… one honest step at a time. This is Southern Sober & Sassy… and y’all, we’re really glad you’re here. Amy & Kristy - info@pursuitofrecovery.com https://al-anon.org

    27 min

  3. May 24

    Mind Over Magnolia: Recovery, Mental Health & Southern Grace

    Down here in the South, we know how to say ‘I’m fine’ with tears in our eyes and anxiety in our chest. We know how to cook the casserole, show up for everybody else, smile at church… and still silently struggle. Mental Health Isn’t Separate From Recovery Emotional sobriety mattersDry doesn’t always mean healedYou can be sober and still anxious, depressed, angry, or emotionally stuckTherapy, meetings, coaching, prayer, medication, boundaries — all can work togetherToday on Southern, Sober & Sassy, we’re talking about mental health, recovery, and why healing is not weakness — it’s courage. Recovery is more than putting down the drink, drug, toxic relationship, or unhealthy behavior. It’s learning how to care for your mental health without shame. Big Hugs! Amy & Kristy info@pursuitofrecovery.com

    27 min

  4. May 12

    What happens when Approval becomes Emotional Oxygen? ❤️‍🩹

    This is SUCH a strong podcast topic for approval addiction!! This addiction sits underneath so many recovery struggles: codependency, relapse, perfectionism, people-pleasing, toxic relationships, fear of rejection, social media validation, and even burnout in helpers/caregivers. “When your self-worth depends on other people’s opinions, you’ll abandon yourself just to avoid rejection.” Approval Addiction Is a Real Addiction Joyce Meyer in her book, "Approval Addiction" compares people-pleasing to addiction because it controls behavior. People become emotionally dependent on acceptance, praise, validation, and being “liked.” * “What happens when approval becomes emotional oxygen?” * “How many of us lost ourselves trying to keep everyone else comfortable?” * addiction recovery * codependency * enabling * social media validation * unhealthy relationships Some Points to think about... How many of us in recovery are sober… but still emotionally imprisoned by other people’s opinions? Mature recovery means learning that someone being unhappy with you does not mean you are bad. What if your value never depended on your performance in the first place? Ask yourself this: At some point in recovery, we all have to decide: Will I disappoint myself to keep others comfortable… or disappoint others to finally become free? Thank you as always for joining! Big Hugs and lots of Love, Amy & Kristy info@pursuitofrecovery.com

    25 min

  5. Apr 29

    What wall(s) are you ready to take down?

    Hey Y'all! We were reading out of the Daily Affirmations by Tian Dayton "Forgiving and Moving On...Came across the reading from April 27th and had to dive deeper! In this episode of 🎙️Southern Sober & Sassy, we get real about the emotional walls we built as children just trying to survive. We talk about that deep, raw truth: We were born dependent. We needed safety, love, and consistency… and when that broke, something in us did too. So what did we do? We adapted. We built walls out of: • unspoken grief • resentment • fear • self-protection disguised as strength And now, as adults in recovery, those same walls are keeping us disconnected—from others, from ourselves, and from God. This episode walks you through the shift: from “no one understands me” to “I can finally feel what I never got to feel” Because healing isn’t about becoming stronger… It’s about becoming safe enough to be soft again. “Unless you become like little children…” – Bible, Matthew 18:3 We unpack what it really means to return to that childlike place—not broken, but open—and how that’s where connection with your Higher Power begins. Always here for you ! Amy & Kristy. info@pursuitofrecovery.com

    25 min

  6. Apr 20

    God sometimes Slams the 🚪 DOOR!

    🎙️ Southern Sober & Sassy: Slam the 🚪 DOOR❣️ At some point in recovery, growth requires a decision—not to crack the door, not to peek back—but to slam it shut. In this episode of Southern Sober & Sassy, we’re talking about what it really means to slam the door: * On relationships that keep you stuck * On behaviors that no longer serve you * On patterns that once felt comfortable but now cost you your peace Because here’s the truth—recovery isn’t just about letting go… it’s about closing access. We dive into the emotional weight behind those decisions—the guilt, the fear, the second-guessing—and why leaving the door even slightly open can keep us tethered to the very things we’re trying to heal from. This conversation is bold, honest, and empowering. It’s about choosing alignment over attachment, peace over people-pleasing, and growth over going back. ✨ If you’re ready to stop negotiating with what’s hurting you… ✨ If you’re tired of revisiting what God already removed… ✨ If you’re ready to fully walk forward… It might be time to slam the door. Always here for you all! Amy & Kristy info@pursuitofrecovery.com

    21 min

  7. Mar 5

    The "WHY❓" Behind Enabling: When Love Turns Into 🛟Rescue

    Hey Y'all! “Today we’re talking about something that breaks a lot of hearts in the world of addiction… and that’s enabling. Families often say to me, ‘I didn’t mean to enable them… I was just trying to help.’ The truth is — most enabling doesn’t come from weakness. It comes from love, fear, guilt, and desperation. So today we’re going to unpack the real question: Why do families enable someone they love in active addiction? And even more importantly… how do we move from enabling to empowering recovery?” Always here for you! info@pursuitofrecovery.com Much Love! Amy & Kristy

    30 min

  8. Feb 27

    Spirituality 🕊️in Recovery: Where Honesty, Willingness & Open-Mindedness Begin

    Hey y’all… welcome back to Southern, Sober & Sassy — where we keep recovery real, raw, and wrapped in a little bit of grace. Today Amy & Kristy are talking about something that can feel… a little big when we first hear it in recovery. Spirituality. Now listen — when we first got sober, if you had told us spirituality was going to be part of our healing, We probably would’ve smiled politely… and then quietly panicked on the inside. Because WE thought spirituality meant WE had to have it all figured out. Spoiler alert: We did not. And truthfully? You don’t have to either. Today we’re breaking it down to the real basics of spiritual growth in recovery — the three simple but powerful principles: ✨ Honesty ✨ Willingness ✨ Open-mindedness Honey, this is where it all begins. We are here for you! Reach out, info@pursuitofrecovery.com Much Love, Amy & Kristy

    30 min
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Hey Y'a'll! Southern- By Birth Sober- By God's Grace Sassy - Beautifully Bold & Energetically Cheeky 2 Sober Soul Sisters, Born and Raised in the South. WE are excited to be sharing with y'all "Real Time" Recovery with the ups, downs, and all arounds...as we talk about Relationships; Childhood; Careers; Behaviors; Boundaries and much, much more. Thank you and WE are Grateful for your ears, voice, and heart! Amy & Kristy

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  • Creator
    Pursuit of Recovery
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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